U.S. imports of Fresh or Chilled Mullet Roe (HS 0302914010) totaled $4K in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMullet roe — particularly the dried, salt-cured form known as bottarga — commands premium prices in Mediterranean and East Asian specialty markets, but this line covers the product in fresh or chilled (not processed) form. Gray mullet roe is a high-value niche commodity with distinct handling requirements: the egg sacs are fragile and highly perishable, making temperature management and rapid customs clearance critical. FDA admissibility review applies, and importers should ensure the product is clearly distinguished from processed or salted roe, which would be classified under a different heading.
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Average import price $181.95/kg · 1 import shipments a month
Fresh or chilled mullet roe falls under 0302914010. Once the roe is salted, dried, or otherwise processed — as in bottarga — it moves to a different heading, typically under heading 0305 (fish dried, salted, or in brine). The processing method and preservation state are the key classification determinants.
Fresh mullet roe is extremely perishable and must be maintained at near-freezing temperatures throughout transit. Importers typically use air freight with gel packs or ice, and any delay at the port of entry — including FDA examination holds — can result in quality degradation. Pre-clearance coordination with FDA and the customs broker is advisable for time-sensitive shipments.
Statistical number 2 of 3 in subheading 030291
Statistical number 0302914010 · $4K of $180K
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Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 6 of 12 months reported, exports 1 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · August 2026
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